Non Fiction - Middle Years Accelerated Reader
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Leah Williamson (Ultimate Football Heroes)
Born into a footballing family, Leah Williamson followed in the footsteps of her mother who cut her hair short so she could play with the boys. Williamson began playing at Scot Youth, a boys' team in Bletchley, quickly becoming their star striker....
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Brilliant Black British History
An eye-opening story of Britain, focusing on a part of our past that has mostly been left out of the history books: the brilliant Black history of England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
Did you know that the first Britons were Black? Or that some ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.3
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Kante (Tales From The Pitch)
Coaches always thought that N'Golo Kanté was too small and too shy to make it in the world of football. But with hard work, natural talent and a true love for the game, N'Golo is now the superstar midfielder who brings victory to every team he's a ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 3
- Book Cover : Paperback
Fernandes
Since joining Manchester United in January 2020, Bruno Fernandes has set the Premier League alight. The versatile attacking midfielder has become a relentless and prolific goal-scorer, catapulting his team towards the top. Follow his brilliant ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Rice
When Declan Rice was released by Chelsea's youth academy at the age of 14, he was devastated. But he wasn't going to let that get in the way of his Premier League dreams. He worked harder than ever, and by the time he was 20, he was the captain ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Leah Williamson (Football Rising Stars)
Leah Williamson OBE was the first British woman to have lifted a major football trophy, when she led the Lionesses to victory in the Euro 2022 tournament. Having played football from a young age, Leah has represented England from the youth team ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.4
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tutankhamun’s Treasure
On 4 November 1922, a young Egyptian boy working on Howard Carter’s archaeological dig in the Valley of the Kings stumbled across a strange piece of rock. On closer inspection it turned out to be a stone step that would lead Carter to a long-lost ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What It Was Like To Be An Ancient Greek
Around 3,000 years ago, the ancient Greeks created one of the world’s most advanced civilisations. While most worked as farmers and fishermen to feed their families, others studied hard to become brilliant astronomers, navigators, philosophers, ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Arts (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 0.5
- Book Cover : Paperback
Sancho
Wonder-kid Jadon Sancho's journey towards stardom has only just begun! Despite being born in 2000, and having to move abroad away from family and friends to play football, the young man didn't let that get in the way of his dreams. Discover how he ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Mary Seacole
A doctress
An activist
An inspiration
Mary Seacole is now known for her medical work in the Crimean war, and as a brilliant woman who combated the racial prejudice she experienced in her lifetime. But for a long time her story was lost.
...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Trent Alexander-Arnold (Football Rising Stars)
Trent Alexander-Arnold grew up gazing at the gates of Liverpool FC’s Anfield stadium, and came through the ranks to realise his childhood dream of wearing the famous red himself. At only 21 years old, the talented right-back was part of the team ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Chloe Kelly (Tales From The Pitch)
Fast, skilful and resilient - Chloe Kelly has set the football world alight with her dazzling trickery to become one of the most exciting forwards in the women’s game.
But from taking two hours on the train to get to training as a young ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 3.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Erling Braut Haaland (Football Rising Stars)
A force of nature, Erling Braut Haaland is one of the most sought-after strikers in world football. The goal-scoring machine from Norway made his mark for Borussia Dortmund in the German Bundesliga, as well as in the Champions League. Following in ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.5
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Chloe Kelly (Football Rising Stars)
Chloe Kelly is a name that has been written into the history books of women’s football. The scorer of that goal, Chloe realised the dreams of football fans across the country. Head behind the scenes and learn what it takes to become a Lioness.
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Survival In Space
April 1970: Apollo 13 was launched from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. It should have been the third manned Apollo mission to land on the moon. But when an explosion on board damaged the spacecraft, it became a perilous and near-impossible ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Everest: Reaching The Roof Of The World
Everest is the world’s highest mountain, towering like an icy giant over the Himalayas. For the millions of people living nearby, it has always been a magical place, known as “Goddess Mother of the World” or the “Peak of Heaven”. To ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Why We Laugh: The Science Of Giggles
Have you ever laughed at something that wasn't funny? Maybe you've laughed at a really serious moment during a film. Did you wonder why? The answer is in the science of laughter! From laughing uncontrollably in happiness to chuckling inappropriately,...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.6
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
STEM (Pride In…..)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
The Extraordinary Life Of Malala Yousafzai
Malala Yousafzai is:
A student
A campaigner
An inspiration
Malala is known across the world for her bravery, resilience and hope in the face of terrifying adversity. From playing in the Swat Valley in Pakistan to making speeches at the ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Tragedy At Sea: The Sinking Of The Titanic
Discover the astonishing facts about the Titanic and how it came to a catastrophic end in this illustrated, accessible and riveting account of one of history’s most famous disasters.
On 10 April 1912, RMS Titanic set sail from Southampton on ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.7
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Change (Pride In…….)
Sometimes being who you are can be a hard thing to do. Learn about people from across the LGBTQIA+ community who celebrate who they are and never stop fighting for what they believe in. No matter who you are, inside or out, this book is here to teach...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
What It Was Like To Be A………Viking
The Vikings were a terrifying force that changed history across the globe – from Canada all the way to Iraq. But they were merchants as well as marauders, explorers as well as adventurers. The greatest seafarers and shipbuilders of their age, they ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 1.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Southgate
Gareth Southgate was once just a boy with a big England dream. But he knew he couldn't get there without hard work. He trained every day, honed his defensive qualities and quickly became a formidable centre-back for club and country. He went on to ...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 4.0
- Book Cover : Paperback
Marie-Antoinette Katoto (Football Rising Stars)
Marie-Antoinette Katoto is one of the best finishers in football. A shy character off the pitch, but an unstoppable force on it, she’s a striker that most defences fear. Raised in Paris, the record-breaking goalscorer is still only at the beginning...
- ATOS Book Level : 6.8
- Points Value : 2.0
- Book Cover : Paperback